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Thomas Partey ruled out of Ghana’s FIFA World Cup opener against Panama after Canada visa refusal
Thomas Partey has been ruled out of Ghana's FIFA World Cup opener due to visa issues.
Published on: Jun 12, 2026, 23:12:27 IST
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Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not take part in his team's World Cup game against Panama on Wednesday after his visa application to Canada was refused, FIFA said on Friday.
"FIFA can confirm that player Thomas Partey will be unable to travel from Ghana's Team Base Camp in Boston, USA, to Canada for their first match against Panama on Wednesday, 17 June, as his visa application has been refused by the Canadian government," FIFA said in a statement to Reuters.
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“FIFA is not involved in the immigration processes of host countries, including the adjudication of visas.”
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